Shooting People

I have been shooting photography for nearly 6 years now and I still get way nervous before a photoshoot! If I am photographing children, I worry that they won't be happy or cooperative (probably because that's usually the case when I'm taking my own kids' photos). I worry that the weather will suck. Most of all, I worry that I will not be creative enough to get a big enough variety of shots for my customers, especially if I am shooting at a location that is new to me. I always go to the location 20-30 minutes early to "case" the place.

However, when all is said and done, I am always pleased with the results. My customers return for other photoshoots and refer me to their families and friends, which I am totally grateful for.

I am grateful for other photographers who give me advice and suggestions for new locations. I love to look at the work of others to get ideas and inspiration.

I shoot for fun and my profits pay for new props and equipment. I won't ever do it as a business because then, I doubt I'd love it as much. I feel like I'm getting better each time I shoot and I know I haven't learned all that my camera has to offer.

No one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike!.....

It's October.......which means, my favorite night of the whole year!T-H-R-I-L-L-E-R

Seriously, I think about and look forward to Thriller way too much throughout the year

I go with my mommy and sister every year for my mommy's birthday.
Lookin' good, Frandsen girls!

So as I am heading down the stairs to my 5th row seat, I spot this little hottie creeping around. I get my picture taken with him and we go our seperate ways. When I get home and look at the photo, I wonder if it could be Eldon, my Thriller boyfriend. So I ask him on Facebook and it was totally him! Seriously? He is my fav-o-rite ODT dancer!

We had a (non-paying) ticket holder flake out 1/2 hr before the show started,

so Justin brought Rylee to the show! This was taken after the show.

I think she was so scared, she couldn't even smile

I took this at curtain call, so I didn't really break the "no flash photography durring the performance" rule
Eldon again! He is such an amazing dancer and super hot to boot!

Me and Kellie - Also, a fantastic dancer and super hot to boot!

Maryann, Staci, and me. Friends since kindergarten. 24 years and I just can't shake em!

Although it came and went too fast, The show was great this year. Every number was great. The Children of the Corn is my favorite routine! But I cannot deny the beauty on the stage durring The Lost Boys. I think that was Eldon's only number where I could actually see his face. Love Hallowen! Love October! Love Thriller! Til next year................

Phoenix is 3!

Here's my gorgeous little 3-year old!